A week ago today, the Cubs were reeling from back to back walk-off losses to the hated Cardinals. They had lost five games in a row, the offense was in a funk and many, many teeth were being gnashed.

Funny what six games at home against the Marlins and White Sox can do for a fanbase’s outlook. Granted, the Cubs missed a chance at back-to-back sweeps when, dressed like ice cream truck drivers, they managed three runs but only three hits in a 5-3 loss. But, five wins in the first six games of a homestand are nice work, no matter how many legitimate big leaguers are on those teams.

Five wins in six games is good, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t still some issues to clear up.